The ITU Development Sector and the Information Society

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1 The ITU Development Sector and the Information SocietyInternet Governance Forum 30 Oct – 2 Nov 2006Athens, GreeceMr. Jean-Jacques Massima-LandjiHead of Delegation, GabonPlease note that this is not an ITU presentationNB this is not an ITU official presentation

8 Building the Information societyWTDC 06: Prog 1. Regulatory reformThe focus of ITU-D’s work in the area of policy, regulation and strategy will be on assisting Member States and national regulatory authorities in developing and implementing an enabling environment that fosters a supportive, transparent, pro-competitive and predictable policy, legal and regulatory framework. Such a framework would provide the appropriate incentives for investment and promote universal, ubiquitous and affordable access to information and communication technologies (ICT). The programme will take into account accelerated convergence between technologies and services and the development of next generation networksinternational telecommunication union

9 Building the Information societyWTDC 06: Prog 2. Information and communication infrastructure and technology developmentTo assist Member States and ITU D Sector Members to maximize the utilization of appropriate new technologies in the development of their information and communication infrastructure, by taking due account of the accelerated convergence of the telecommunication networks and services..international telecommunication union

10 Building the Information societyWTDC 06: Prog. 3 E strategies and ICT applications:To assist developing countries, through the use of information and communication technologies (ICTs) and telecommunication networks, to advance the achievement of national, regional and the internationally agreed development goals, by promoting the use of ICT-based products, networks, services and applications, and to help countries overcome the digital divide.international telecommunication union

12 Priorities related to Internet and ICTa) Cybersecurity: Enhance security and build confidence in the use of ICT applicationsb) Internet protocol: Integrate IP-based applications and value‑added services in the development of all kinds of telecommunication networksc) ICT applications: Promote ICT applications (e.g. e‑government, e‑business, e‑learning, e‑health, e‑employment, e‑environment, e‑agriculture, e‑science, etc.) in developing countriesd) Internet multilingualization: Contribute the ITU's expertise to the development of multilingualization of the internet and support the process of introduction of various tools for multilingualizationinternational telecommunication union

13 Building the Information societyWTDC 06: Prog.4 Economics and finance, including costs and tariffs:Make available information on financing policies and strategies appropriate to the economic situation, including, where appropriate, cost-oriented pricing, with a view to fostering equitable and affordable access to innovative and sustainable services.international telecommunication union

14 Building the Information societyWTDC 06: Prog.5 Human capacity building:Strengthen human, institutional and organizational capacity through human resource management and development activities, so as to facilitate a smooth transition to the current telecommunication and ICT environment.WTDC 06: Prog.6 Least developed countries (LDCs) and small island developing states (SIDS), and emergency telecommunications:Seek to deploy appropriate technologies and to develop strategies aimed at responding to particular needs of LDCs and SIDS and to develop comprehensive ICT solutions for disaster risk reduction for all countries.international telecommunication union

17 Countries expectations1- Efficiency and affordability of networks access2- Protection of National and Territorial Integrity3- Simple and equitable distribution of Internet Resources with Regional facilities for a suitable cooperation4- Approved mechanisms for the management of Internet networks5- Compatibility of different releases taking into consideration the needs of Developing Countries to gather financial resources for updating their equipmentinternational telecommunication union

18 Broadening ITU mandateAll ITU members in the developing world consider that ITU mandate is matching the related WSIS outcomes,Broadening ITU mandate is necessary for a better cooperation with other UN agencies , in a multi-stakeholder approach,Civil society contribution in ITU activities need to be enhanced,Private Sector should improve partnership and give support to the promotion of ICT technologies.international telecommunication union

19 ConclusionsITU-D - Doha Action Plan: Internet multilingualization: Contribute the ITU's expertise to the development of multilingualization of the internet and support the process of introduction of various tools for multilingualization.ITU-D role in contributing towards building a global information society and closing the digital divide can only be fully achieved through partnership and collaboration with other players. Internet Capacity Building and Internet Governance and Regional Initiatives are key success issuesITU-D broad mandate, experience and large membership which includes both public and private sector are unique features that would facilitate the transformation from digital divide to digital opportunities for all.international telecommunication union